Valence

Customer Service Manager

Valence$85K — $90K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in customer service and shipping management, preferably in aerospace.
  • Strong understanding of aerospace regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100, Nadcap).
  • Excellent communication skills for coordinating across multiple departments.
  • Proven ability to resolve customer and shipping issues efficiently.
  • Experience with compliance and quality management processes.
  • Knowledge of logistics management and shipping documentation requirements.
  • Leadership experience in supervising teams and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main contact for customers on order status and delivery inquiries.
  • Manage and communicate customer-related changes and issues.
  • Coordinate updates among Planning, Production, and Quality teams.
  • Lead efforts to resolve customer issues regarding delivery and quality.
  • Develop strong relationships with customers through proactive service.
  • Monitor and report customer satisfaction and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure adherence to shipping compliance and logistics requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
  • Long term Disability and Employee Assistance Program available.
  • 401(K) plan with a 3% match.
  • Paid holiday time for employees.
Full Job Description
Customer Service & Shipping Manager
• 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 and assist in driving corrections actions to mitigate negative trends.
• Participate in customer audits, business reviews, and operational meetings as required.

Shipping & Logistics Management
• Oversee all shipping and receiving activities to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and aerospace requirements.
• Ensure all shipments are properly packaged, labeled, documented, and certified in accordance with customer specifications.
• Review and approve shipping documentation prior to shipment as applicable
• Coordinate freight carriers, transportation providers, and customer logistics requirements.
• Manage daily shipping priorities to ensure on-time delivery performance objectives are achieved.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, documentation errors, and transportation issues via root cause and corrective actions.
• Monitor freight costs and implement cost-saving initiatives without impacting delivery performance.
• Maintain compliance with export control, hazardous material, and customer-specific shipping requirements where applicable.

Production & Scheduling Coordination
• 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.

Quality & Compliance
• 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.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement
• 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.
  • Company Benefits:
    Medical, Dental, Vision, Long term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(K)-3% Match, Holiday Pay
  • COMPENSATION RANGE: $85,000 - $90,000


About Valence

Valence is a specialty chemical company that produces a range of products used in the oil and gas industry. The company's products include drilling fluids, completion fluids, and production chemicals. Valence also provides custom chemical blending services. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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