Crunchbase

Customer Service Manager

Crunchbase$135K — $182K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related experience and 3+ years of management experience required.
  • Knowledge of Aerospace and Defense Order Management and contract terms essential.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Oracle, is important.
  • Proven advantages in employee development, team building, and business acumen needed.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Customer Service team, ensuring clear communication of goals.
  • Identify and manage performance metrics to support operational goals.
  • Balance customer assignments to enhance team responsiveness.
  • Drive efficiency and customer satisfaction throughout the order-to-delivery process.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives for productivity and compliance.
  • Provide guidance and resolution as an escalation point for the Customer Service team.
  • Perform any other tasks assigned by management.

Benefits

  • Health care, dental, and life insurance starting the first of the month.
  • 15 days of paid time off accruing from day one, plus 12 paid holidays annually.
  • 401k retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Education reimbursement available after 6 months of employment.
Full Job Description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Customer Service Manager at our Auburn, CA location.

Job Summary:

The Manager of Customer Service Administration is a key leadership role serving as champion for our customers and a key driver of operational excellence to support customer and business needs. This position is responsible for leading a highperforming Customer Service team responsible for contract administration, order fulfillment, and endtoend customer support. The Manager of Customer Service Administration serves as the customer advocate with responsibility for managing the customer relationship as it relates to order management and has responsibility for capturing and communicating the "Voice of the Customer" to drive improvements in our business that enhance customer satisfaction. Through strong leadership, disciplined process management, and a deep commitment to customer satisfaction, the Manager ensures our business processes are executed with consistency, quality, and efficiency, and the annual operating plan is supported.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Customer Service Administration team; ensure clear communication of goals and expectations; utilize KPIdriven standard work to monitor progress, identify gaps, and drive actions that achieve performance objectives.
  • Identify and manage metrics to support the annual operating plan, increase productivity, drive customer satisfaction and ensure compliance with Crane policies and procedures.
  • Allocate customer assignments across the team to balance workload, enhance responsiveness, and ensure timely, accurate execution of order administration activities.
  • Drive standardization, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across the entire ordertodelivery process.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives that elevate team productivity, process compliance, and customer experience.
  • Serves as an escalation point for the Customer Service team providing guidance, direction and timely resolution.
  • Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: 5+ years' related experience. 3+ years of previous management experience.
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of Aerospace and Defense Order Management, Contract terms, Manufacturing, People Management, Operational Excellence and lean office. Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Oracle systems)
  • Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish goals based on extensive experience and judgment. Demonstrated ADVANCED skills in all the following responsibilities: employee development, team building, business acumen, continuous improvement, systems and tools, project management and Communication (written and verbal). Proficient working and leading cross functional teams as well as demonstrated ability to solve problems. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain relationships with internal and external customers. Experience presenting and communicating results with various stakeholders across the business.
  • Education/Certification: BS in Business or related field.
  • Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Working Conditions:

  • Standard office environment
  • Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
  • Office working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
  • Onsite manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
  • Office workers may be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
  • Requires regular travel (25-50%) to visit Crane Aerospace & Electronicsbusiness sites
  • Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
  • Sitting:90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
  • Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds; Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
  • Mental/Visual: use of computer and basic office equipment
  • Workspace: office/desk

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, youll enjoy:

  • Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month

  • Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.

  • 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match

  • Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website atwww.CraneAE.comfor more information on our company and greatopportunities.



We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniquesto optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

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Salary Range: $135,800 - 182,100 Annual USD

Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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