Customer Service Manager

Since 1971,
Presrite Corporation has been providing world class forging solutions to our customers. We have three modern manufacturing plants plus a dedicated technical division for our engineering and die making capabilities, all centrally located in northeast Ohio. Press sizes range from 1,300 to 6,000 tons, forging approximately 125,000 tons of steel annually. Forgings we provide range from 2 to 300 pounds, all produced to the latest International quality standards.

Our customers span many diverse markets: off‑highway, agriculture, military, rail, oil and mining—just to name a few.

Presrite has helped our world move uninterrupted, one forging at a time, for over 50 years. If you are looking for a role in an innovative and industry‑leading company, we have a great opportunity for you. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the Customer Service Manager position at our Corporate office in Cleveland, OH, reporting directly to the Sr. Vice President.

The Customer Service Manager is responsible for overseeing all levels of customer interaction within the origination and to manage and facilitate the Customer Relations Specialists. This position requires in-depth knowledge of internal processes, services, and products in order to provide exceptional service, and resolve issues and customer escalations. A candidate for the Customer Service Manager position will be an influential and independent functioning team member who possesses strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

A candidate will also demonstrate a strong track record in managing multiple projects and deadlines, and a positive can‑do attitude. Periodic travel to our customers may be required.

• Ensure that purchase orders and releases are processed per contract review procedure.
• Effectively communicate with customers across a variety of platforms.
• Serve as a high level liaison between customers and Presrite.
• Expected to lead daily conference calls to support and backup information provided by Customer Relations Specialists to our customers.
• Create and maintain strong long‑term customer relationships.
• Resolve customer issues by working directly with our customers and related Presrite departments.
• Creatively work with production to ensure customer deadlines will be met.
• Conduct random audits to confirm that proper pricing is implemented.
• Serve as backup to all duties of Customer Relations Specialists.
• Act as project manager to ensure deadlines are met for urgent parts.
• Perform miscellaneous shipping and invoice functions.
• Timely completion of USMCA and Trade Agreement documents.
• Perform and manage ITAR requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the customer service field in a manufacturing environment, with direct customer interface required
• Ability to lead a high performing team
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Syteline experience is preferred)
• Strong teamwork, negotiation, and collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills to run multiple software applications, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Notes, etc.
• Basic understating of the forging and related processes
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills

No phone calls or third‑party recruiters, please.

Employment Ready Applicants Only.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position.

Presrite is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre‑employment drug screening is required. The Company participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify is an internet‑based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..