Customer Support Manager

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

Level I:

Estimated annual base pay: $61,000(minimum) - $79,000(midpoint) - $98,000(maximum)

Level II:

Estimated annual base pay: $69,000(minimum) - $90,000(midpoint) - $110,000(maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Level I

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to Customer Inquiries: Handles customer questions and issues through various communication channels promptly and professionally.
• Manage Support Team: Guides and supports team members to ensure effective and efficient resolution of customer problems.
• Maintain Support Documentation: Develops and updates knowledge base articles and support materials for both customers and team members.
• Monitor Performance Metrics: Tracks and analyzes key performance indicators to assess team performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement Support Procedures: Adheres to and enforces standardized support processes to ensure consistent and high quality customer service.

Key Skills:

• Communication: Effectively conveys information to customers and team members to ensure clear understanding and resolution of issues.
• Problem-Solving: Utilizes established procedures to address and resolve standard customer inquiries and challenges.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using customer support software and tools to manage interactions.
• Time Management: Efficiently prioritizes and manages time to handle multiple customer requests and meet response deadlines.
• Team Collaboration: Works collaboratively with team members to achieve support objectives and maintain high service standards.
• Conflict Resolution: Manages and resolves customer complaints and conflicts in a professional and constructive manner.
• Data Analysis: Analyzes customer feedback and support metrics to identify trends and inform service improvements.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for individual contributions and strives to meet personal and team goals.
• Customer Service Orientation: Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Organizational Skills: Maintains structured records and documentation for customer interactions to ensure efficient service delivery.

Level II

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Support Operations: Manages daily activities of the customer support team to ensure prompt and effective resolution of customer inquiries.
• Monitor Team Performance: Evaluates team metrics and individual performance, providing feedback and coaching to enhance service quality.
• Implement Process Improvements: Analyzes existing support procedures and introduces enhancements to increase efficiency and customer