Customer Service Manager
Job Summary
FLSA Status:Exempt
Travel Requirements:15%
Salary Range:$80000 $100000 annually
Working closely with Sales Operations Logistics Finance and other cross-functional partners the Customer Service Manager will play an instrumental role in developing scalable processes enhancing service performance and supporting strategic business initiatives. The role is responsible for leading customer order management and service delivery operations standardizing processes and best practices improving data integrity and ERP-supported workflows and championing continuous improvement efforts that increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
This position offers significant visibility throughout the organization and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by developing employees fostering accountability implementing innovative solutions and leading change. The ideal candidate is a hands-on people-focused leader who is passionate about coaching and developing teams improving business processes and creating a culture of service excellence that supports the companys long-term success.
- Lead coach mentor and develop Customer Service personnel across multiple locations.
- Foster a culture of accountability collaboration customer focus and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings performance reviews coaching sessions and development planning.
- Identify training needs and implement development programs to strengthen team capabilities.
- Create consistency in processes expectations and service standards across all locations.
- Support succession planning and employee engagement initiatives.
- Partner with leadership to effectively manage organizational and process changes.
- Serve as a visible and accessible leader who actively supports the day-to-day success of the team.
- Lead the evaluation mapping redesign and optimization of customer service processes to improve efficiency accuracy scalability and customer satisfaction.
- Develop implement and maintain standardized workflows operating procedures and best practices across all locations to ensure consistency and operational excellence.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing errors cycle times manual processes and overall cost-to-serve while enhancing service levels.
- Utilize performance metrics data analysis and root-cause problem-solving methodologies to identify trends address recurring issues and measure improvement outcomes.
- Partner with Sales Operations Finance Logistics and IT to identify and implement process improvements automation opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
- Lead change management efforts related to process enhancements organizational initiatives and technology implementations ensuring successful adoption and long-term sustainability.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees in identifying opportunities solving problems and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Serve as the business owner for Customer Service-related processes within the companys ERP environment.
- Leverage ERP system capabilities to improve visibility workflow efficiency and reporting.
- Partner with IT and business leaders to identify opportunities for automation and system enhancements.
- Support data integrity and process compliance across customer pricing and order management functions.
- Utilize reporting and analytics to drive informed business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate withLogistics Warehousing and 3rd party LTL and FTL carrierson ship dates special shipping requirements and priority orders.
- Monitor shipment status and communicatecritical updatesto customers distributors and internal stakeholders.
- Supportexception handlingfor high-impact issues (e.g. missed shipments urgent orders service failures) while not directly managing daily dispatch routing or warehouse operations.
- Help standardize communication and processes to reduce manual follow-up and shipment errors.
- Bachelors degree inBusiness Supply Chain Logistics or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- 810 years of customer service order management inside sales or customer operations experience within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- 5 years of progressive leadership experience managing customer service teams.
- Demonstrated success leading teams across multiple locations or remote environments.
- Experience implementing process improvements standardization initiatives and operational excellence programs.
- Proven ability to lead organizational change and drive adoption of new processes and systems.
- Experience working with large ERP platforms such as SAP Oracle JD Edwards Microsoft Dynamics Infor or similar enterprise systems.
- Strong process mapping workflow design and continuous improvement experience.
- Excellent coaching employee development and team-building skills.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business reporting tools.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Sales Operations Logistics Finance Manufacturing and IT.
- Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (generous employer contribution)
- Employer-paid Life Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Required Experience:
Manager
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