Service Network Operations Manager

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Responsibilities:

• Lead and standardize all processes, procedures, and policies across the Service Center and Customer Service network to improve efficiency, consistency, and overall performance.
• Develop, update, and implement best-practice service processes in partnership with global leadership, ensuring smooth alignment with company standards.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives to streamline workflows, improve system usage, and eliminate waste.
• Provide hands-on leadership to all Service Center teams, overseeing repair activities, manufacturing support, and customer service to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Ensure competitive and value-based repair pricing by analyzing repair costs and transitioning away from traditional cost-plus pricing.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Procurement, and Production teams to support customer needs, improve responsiveness, and ensure seamless service delivery.
• Work with Operations leadership to maintain the appropriate inventory levels within each Service Center.
• Reduce the overall cost of quality by ensuring all employees and processes follow company standards, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Coach, develop, and hold employees accountable while fostering a strong customer-focused culture and encouraging flexibility through cross-training.
• Oversee financial and operational performance for each Service Center, including accurate reporting and the development of improvement plans when needed.
• Meet organizational goals for on-time delivery, shipment levels, customer satisfaction, service quality, inventory performance, and profitability.
• Maintain safe, clean, and well-organized Service Center environments that reflect company expectations and support efficient operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of leadership experience in the mechanical seal industry.
• 10+ years of Service Center experience, including machining, quality assurance, and assembly processes.
• Proven track record of driving measurable operational improvements and achieving performance goals.
• 5+ years of frequent customer-facing experience with strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong working knowledge of SAP S4.
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Strong business understanding, including financial drivers and how to influence Profit and Loss performance.
• Ability to travel up to 30% and consistently demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, assertiveness, and sound judgment in all situations.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.