Customer Service Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for aerospace customers regarding order status, delivery schedules, quality concerns, and technical inquiries.
• Manage customer communications related to purchase orders, schedule changes, expedites, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with Planning, Production, Quality, and Engineering to provide accurate and timely updates to customers.
• Lead customer issue resolution efforts, including late deliveries, quality concerns, etc.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Monitor customer satisfaction feedback and flow to leadership; assist in driving corrective actions to mitigate negative trends.
• Participate in customer audits, business reviews, and operational meetings as required.
• Work closely with Planning and Operations to align customer expectations with production capacity.
• Manage expedite requests and prioritize customer-critical orders.
• Monitor work-in-process and proactively communicate potential delivery risks.
• Support capacity planning activities by providing customer demand forecasts and schedule visibility.
• Participate in daily production meetings to ensure alignment between customer commitments and operational execution.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards including AS9100, Nadcap, customer specifications, and internal procedures.
• Support corrective and preventive action activities related to customer complaints and delivery performance.
• Ensure all certifications and documentation packages meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with customer audits and supplier assessments as required.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction throughout the organization.
• Supervise and develop customer service and shipping personnel.
• Establish departmental goals, metrics, and performance expectations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on customer experience, shipping accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Develop standardized processes and work instructions to improve consistency and performance.
• Foster collaboration between Customer Service, Shipping, Quality, Planning, and Operations teams.

Requirements

• This position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required to verify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(K) - 3% Match
• Holiday Pay

Pay

Compensation range: $85,000 - $90,000.