Customer Service Manager
HarcoSemco, Branford, CT, United States
HarcoSemco is a Custom Aerospace Components Manufacturer. We have achieved great success in developing advanced manufacturing techniques for the design and fabrication of temperature sensors, thermocouple systems, interconnect cable-harness assemblies, probes, and sensors. For over 65 years, we have successfully supplied these products to the commercial, business, military jet, rotor, and spacecraft markets.
Located in Branford, CT, we have an opportunity for a results-driven and growth-oriented Customer Service Manager (CSM). The CSM oversees customer service operations within HarcoSemco. The CSM leads a team of Customer Account Managers (CAMs) to ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service, customer satisfaction, and strong commercial execution.
Key responsibilities include daily leadership of order entry activities; alignment of the customer backlog with internal production build and ship schedules; ownership of quoting processes, price lists, and customer-specific commercial requirements; and resolution of escalated customer issues, in strict adherence to company policies and procedures. The CSM works cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to balance customer commitments with operational efficiency, cost control, and margin objectives.
In this role, the CSM plays a critical part in streamlining customer account management, developing financial and operational awareness, and contributing to revenue performance, cost management, and profitability outcomes. The position provides increasing exposure to business planning, customer portfolio performance and cross-functional decision-making, building the leadership, commercial ownership and P&L mindset required for growth within the organization.
HarcoSemco is proud to be a Federal contractor and supplier of material to the US Department of Defense.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, a "US Person" as defined by 22 CFR 120.62, 15 CFR 734.2(b)(2)(ii), 10 CFR 810.3, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) is required. "US Person" includes a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas
Demonstrates commitment to HarcoSemco values and shares the organizational commitment to ensuring quality products and processes.
Participates as a member of the management team and contributes to establishing the company's strategic direction based on subject-matter expertise, including taking on stretch assignments to facilitate growth.
Manage and provide daily direction, training, and development to the team of Customer Account Managers, working closely with the Business Unit manager on priorities.
Develop and maintain effective cross-functional relationships to promote root cause problem-solving, responsive communication and initiatives that continuously improve customer service.
Lead development, implementation and improvement of processes, procedures and methods related to order entry, order status notes, acknowledgments, quotes and all customer service activities to ensure quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness while facilitating responsiveness to customer requests.
Exploit the ERP system and/or other information technology to minimize manual tasks and process/report on related information.
Provide account management for designated customers as appropriate to support business.
Ensure adherence to quality management systems, including the development, implementation, and oversight of customer service-related work instructions and business processes.
Develop, implement and manage processes to ensure effective documentation of customer specifications, requirements, contact information and other customer-related information.
Provide routine or ad hoc reports as appropriate or as requested to support business development; achieve service goals; support monthly, quarterly and annual planning; report on and manage performance metrics.
Provides assistance to the accounting/finance department in regard to credit and collections.
Develop standardized quoting processes to streamline response to customers.
Implement standardized program naming for quotes and orders to identify end user, aircraft platforms and end applications for products sold to customers.
Support the BUMs and Sales Engineers with any special projects appropriate to managing the business development, sales and related functions.
Participate in Training as directed.
Must be able to travel both internationally and domestically up to 20%.
Performs other job-related activities, projects or tasks as assigned by leadership with minimal supervision.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain multi-level relationships, lead and work effectively with a team, and function on an independent basis.
Business-oriented, with ability to understand and apply cross-functional business concepts and make ethical decisions in the mutual best interest of the customer and the company.
Highly responsive and driven to ensure cross-functional collaboration that supports world-class customer service.
Strong detail orientation, organizational and prioritization skills to effectively manage quality-critical information and overlapping priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient computer skills with strong knowledge of ERP systems, MS Office.
Ability to understand and interpret detailed customer specifications and requirements.
Strong root-cause problem-solving and ability to develop and implement corrective actions.
Knowledge of manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and technical systems as related to customer service.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding employees and products.
Open to professional development geared towards growth in the organization.
Qualifications & Experience
BS degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred with 3 years of Management Experience recommended.
A minimum of 3-5 years' experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment and/or equivalent.
A minimum of 3 years' customer service experience in a build-to-order manufacturing environment with exposure to complex products preferred.
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a highly regulated industry with exposure to quality certification environments preferred.
Experience working with international customers.
Aerospace industry experience preferred.
This position requires either a US Person, as defined in applicable export regulations, or a non-US Person who is eligible to obtain the required export authorization.
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
To learn more about HarcoSemco, including the benefits we offer and to apply online, please visit us at https://harcosemco.com/careers/.
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Located in Branford, CT, we have an opportunity for a results-driven and growth-oriented Customer Service Manager (CSM). The CSM oversees customer service operations within HarcoSemco. The CSM leads a team of Customer Account Managers (CAMs) to ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service, customer satisfaction, and strong commercial execution.
Key responsibilities include daily leadership of order entry activities; alignment of the customer backlog with internal production build and ship schedules; ownership of quoting processes, price lists, and customer-specific commercial requirements; and resolution of escalated customer issues, in strict adherence to company policies and procedures. The CSM works cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to balance customer commitments with operational efficiency, cost control, and margin objectives.
In this role, the CSM plays a critical part in streamlining customer account management, developing financial and operational awareness, and contributing to revenue performance, cost management, and profitability outcomes. The position provides increasing exposure to business planning, customer portfolio performance and cross-functional decision-making, building the leadership, commercial ownership and P&L mindset required for growth within the organization.
HarcoSemco is proud to be a Federal contractor and supplier of material to the US Department of Defense.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, a "US Person" as defined by 22 CFR 120.62, 15 CFR 734.2(b)(2)(ii), 10 CFR 810.3, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) is required. "US Person" includes a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas
Demonstrates commitment to HarcoSemco values and shares the organizational commitment to ensuring quality products and processes.
Participates as a member of the management team and contributes to establishing the company's strategic direction based on subject-matter expertise, including taking on stretch assignments to facilitate growth.
Manage and provide daily direction, training, and development to the team of Customer Account Managers, working closely with the Business Unit manager on priorities.
Develop and maintain effective cross-functional relationships to promote root cause problem-solving, responsive communication and initiatives that continuously improve customer service.
Lead development, implementation and improvement of processes, procedures and methods related to order entry, order status notes, acknowledgments, quotes and all customer service activities to ensure quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness while facilitating responsiveness to customer requests.
Exploit the ERP system and/or other information technology to minimize manual tasks and process/report on related information.
Provide account management for designated customers as appropriate to support business.
Ensure adherence to quality management systems, including the development, implementation, and oversight of customer service-related work instructions and business processes.
Develop, implement and manage processes to ensure effective documentation of customer specifications, requirements, contact information and other customer-related information.
Provide routine or ad hoc reports as appropriate or as requested to support business development; achieve service goals; support monthly, quarterly and annual planning; report on and manage performance metrics.
Provides assistance to the accounting/finance department in regard to credit and collections.
Develop standardized quoting processes to streamline response to customers.
Implement standardized program naming for quotes and orders to identify end user, aircraft platforms and end applications for products sold to customers.
Support the BUMs and Sales Engineers with any special projects appropriate to managing the business development, sales and related functions.
Participate in Training as directed.
Must be able to travel both internationally and domestically up to 20%.
Performs other job-related activities, projects or tasks as assigned by leadership with minimal supervision.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain multi-level relationships, lead and work effectively with a team, and function on an independent basis.
Business-oriented, with ability to understand and apply cross-functional business concepts and make ethical decisions in the mutual best interest of the customer and the company.
Highly responsive and driven to ensure cross-functional collaboration that supports world-class customer service.
Strong detail orientation, organizational and prioritization skills to effectively manage quality-critical information and overlapping priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient computer skills with strong knowledge of ERP systems, MS Office.
Ability to understand and interpret detailed customer specifications and requirements.
Strong root-cause problem-solving and ability to develop and implement corrective actions.
Knowledge of manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and technical systems as related to customer service.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding employees and products.
Open to professional development geared towards growth in the organization.
Qualifications & Experience
BS degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred with 3 years of Management Experience recommended.
A minimum of 3-5 years' experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment and/or equivalent.
A minimum of 3 years' customer service experience in a build-to-order manufacturing environment with exposure to complex products preferred.
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a highly regulated industry with exposure to quality certification environments preferred.
Experience working with international customers.
Aerospace industry experience preferred.
This position requires either a US Person, as defined in applicable export regulations, or a non-US Person who is eligible to obtain the required export authorization.
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
To learn more about HarcoSemco, including the benefits we offer and to apply online, please visit us at https://harcosemco.com/careers/.
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