Director of Customer Operations (Closed)

Lucas Group: Director of Customer Operations

Lucas Group is contained on a search with an international manufacturer for a strategic Director of Customer Operations located in Lititz, PA.

Position Summary:
The Director of Customer Operation position oversees all areas of customer operation. The Director of Customer Operation will ensure a “Best in Class” customer service organization is created and maintained through implementing solutions to further develop, maintain and improve customer experience, satisfaction and loyalty. As a key member of the Operations leadership team, this position will be responsible for aligning the performance of their organization to overall strategic and operational plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in formulating and administering company policies and developing long-range goals and objectives.
• Reviews analysis of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Attract, develop, motivate, and retain top quality talent - lead team to maximize their potential and strategically upgrade overall potential, skills and capabilities.
• Ensure our operations are continually focused on productivity enhancements through automation and innovation.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing team to maximize revenues and customer loyalty.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements impacting customer care function.
• Monitor business and process metrics to measure and manage customer service effectiveness.
• Review and approve the staffing structure and workload of each location taking into account the needs of the customer base.
• Develop succession plans and ensure a pool of individuals is trained and capable of taking on additional responsibilities.
• Active involvement in and ownership to achieve a world class Customer Support Operation and improve service levels through consistent processes that drive efficiency and productivity.
• Liaise with and act as a key (escalation) contact and interface for key customers and other internal departments.
• Participation in cross-functional projects.
• Limited travel as necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related. 
• 10+ years’ working in a lead role in a customer operations capacity.
• 5+ years’ experience in people management.
• Data-driven decision making ability.
• Aptitude for quantitative analysis, strategic and tactical thinking, and detailed planning.
• Strong project communication, management and organizational skills.
• Fundamental IT knowledge (ERP – Oracle or SAP, MS Office, MS Outlook)

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• An advanced degree such as an MBA
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with technical support
• Experience in international environment
• Experience of using quality and lean tools an advantage

Benefits:

• Complete insurance coverage starting on first day of employment – medical, dental, vision, life
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus opportunity
• Vacation and Holiday pay