Airtech Vacuum · 2 days ago
Customer Service Director, Pneumatics
Airtech Vacuum is a company that offers diverse opportunities across various business segments. They are seeking a Customer Service Director to lead the North America Customer Service function for the Pneumatics Platform, focusing on delivering high-quality customer experiences and driving service excellence across multiple sites.
Consumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a customer service strategy aligned with Pneumatics growth goals and revenue targets
Define service standards and KPIs to measure customer satisfaction, retention, and operational efficiency
Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure customer service supports broader business objectives
Own the process from order receipt through shipment, including order entry, acknowledgements, proactive updates, and issue resolution
Standardize communication templates for acknowledgements, delays, and shipment notifications
Ensure consistent handling of RMAs, credits, and returns in partnership with Finance and Operations
Establish and deploy platform-wide Customer Service policies, SOPs, and Service Level Agreements
Implement dashboards and reporting tools for visibility across sites, identifying trends and driving corrective actions
Audit compliance to standards and hold site leaders accountable for performance
Partner with Finance and IT to ensure ERP (JD Edwards), CRM (Dynamics), and related tools support standardized workflows and accurate data
Lead master data validation efforts for customer records, pricing, and shipping details
Drive automation and reporting enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce errors
Lead, mentor, and coach Customer Service Supervisors and teams across multiple sites
Build a unified culture through the Customer Service AA Team, promoting best practice sharing and collaboration
Conduct regular performance reviews, skills assessments, and implement cross-developmental training programs
Apply Lean and 80/20 principles to streamline workflows and eliminate waste
Lead root-cause analysis for order errors and delayed credits; implement corrective actions
Facilitate Kaizen events focused on order-to-cash optimization and customer experience improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred)
7+ years of progressive experience in Customer Service or Order Management, including 3+ years managing multi-site teams
Strong knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred), CRM tools (Dynamics), and data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI)
Proven ability to create process standards, metrics, and accountability frameworks
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and change management skills
Experience in manufacturing or industrial distribution environment strongly preferred
Benefits
Health benefits
401(k) retirement savings program with company match
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