Field Support Technician Development Supervisor

Who Are We?

Have you ever gone into a grocery store or convenience store for things like milk, bagged salads, or frozen pizza? The coolers and freezers you find those and other food products in are what we do!! Zero Zone is a manufacturer of reach-in and open refrigerated and frozen food display cases as well as the refrigeration systems that work behind the scenes to cool the cases, keeping the food fresh! We also make powerful industrial refrigeration systems for food warehousing, pharmaceuticals, and even ice rinks!

Our company is structured across 2 divisions – the Display Case Division, located in North Prairie, WI, Waukesha, WI, and Mukwonago, WI and the Refrigeration Systems Division, located in Ramsey, MN and Dyersville, IA.

What Are We Like?

At Zero Zone, you will be a valued member of the Zero Zone team, able to take ownership of your own career path. We believe in hard work, teamwork, collaboration, and respect, and we have grown through dedication to our Purpose: “Preserving customer valuables through refrigeration.” For over 60 years, we have been a leader in refrigeration, and our people are well known for exceptional customer service. We also believe we are the COOLEST coworkers (pun intended)! This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the refrigeration industry with one of the top leading manufacturers in the country! Come grow with us!!

What Can We Offer You?

• Vacation and Personal Hours (after only 30 days!)
• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, HSA/FSA, EAP)
• 401k and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Dress Code
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Steel Toe Reimbursement
• Employee Engagement Programs
• One-time Home Computer Reimbursement
• And more!

NOTE: This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

What Will You Do?

Under the direction of the FST Supervisor, the FST Development Supervisor works alongside the FST Coordinator to plan and execute field support for Zero Zone, Inc. The FST Supervisor duties include oversight and HR duties pertaining to the daily operations of the FSTs in their assigned region.  This role will primarily focus on training of new FSTs as well as continued development of the existing team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervision of FST apprentices as they come aboard. To include scheduling of continuing training opportunities, regular assessments to support continued growth and time spent in the field with the techs to assist them in their progress.
• Play a lead role in the continued education of the existing FST team.
• Responsible for oversight & reporting of FST performance, including the approval of expense reports and conducting FST reviews
• Minimum of 50% of time in the field conducting inspections, and other technical tasks (to include working on site with each assigned FST twice a year, at minimum)
• Conduction of administrative duties, such as arranging and scheduling meetings, assisting with documentation, hiring, training employees and FST scheduling
• Performing other duties assigned by FST Management in an orderly and efficient manner
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:

• A technical degree or certification in related field and 3-5 years of related experience in service and repair in the refrigeration industry
• Experience with industrial refrigeration applications and installation of refrigerated cases, methods and techniques are a plus
• Travel required

SKILLS/ABILITIES/SPECIFICATIONS

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent with multitasking and time management
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented and highly organized

PHYSICAL & BEHAVIORAL:

• Regularly required to stand or walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and lift and/or move up to 70 pounds usually from the floor to waist level, up to 20 feet away.
• Frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, usually from the floor to waist level, up to 20 feet away.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Requires the use of safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Zero Zone expects all employees to behave and communicate in a manner which will facilitate good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors: maintaining a positive work atmosphere.