Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial. As a Customer Returns Manager at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will be responsible for managing the customer repairs team. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Manages the repair, upgrade, and retrofit of both warranty and non-warranty returned equipment. Applies lean principles, establishes operational standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, and safety within the repairs department. Responsible for the timely completion and delivery of customer returns to meet contractual commitments. Prioritizes workflow priorities based on requirements and resources. Creates, monitors, and manages productivity and delivery metrics. Responsible for the development and measurement of efficiency gains based on product throughput. Works closely with the materials planning group to recognize and ensure appropriate material demand is placed for current and future requirements. Coordinates the allocation of material, labor and equipment resources based on delivery and financial requirements. Supports compliance to all AS9100 and ISO requirements. Manages and assists with the planning and implementation of continuous improvement processes, including but not limited to 5S and Kaizen. Directly interfaces with the customer establishing schedule and delivery requirements ensuring customer satisfaction. Communicates with customers to define and evaluate contractual and purchase order requirements determining appropriate work scope, including some negotiation. Evaluates terms and conditions and clauses on new customer orders. Works closely with program management and quality assurance to ensure customer expectations and requirements are met. Manages value stream process, working directly with quality personnel ensuring proper workflow procedures are followed. Manages design changes, enhancements, and producibility concepts with engineering, as it pertains to repairs, retrofits, and upgrades. Ensures process and document management follows government contract requirements. In conjunction with finance and business development, determines and manages the pricing structure for the repairs group, including repairs and future upgrade proposals. Resolves cost variations. Responsible for the preparation and administration of the departmental budget. Analyzes departmental budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made, cost savings can be realized, and ensures the efficiency of expenses incurred, compliant with company budgetary procedures. Works with the Contracts Manager to assess and interpret the requirements within government contracts and the flow down of the requirements. Responsible for the management and development of the repairs group personnel. Promotes and maintains positive employee relations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Must have strong attention to detail. Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to communicate within all levels of the organization and with external based customers. Must be able to read and interpret complex government contracts. Must be well organized with the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and plan and manage multiple projects. Must have technical knowledge in lean manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, process improvement, materials management and production scheduling. Experienced user of ERP systems (IFS, Peoplesoft, Macola, SAP, etc.). Must be able to analyze and solve complex problems. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and mentor employees. Must have a proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite products. Qualifications Include: Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident - Green Card Holder) Bachelor’s degree in business management related field with five (5) years of departmental management experience is required. Experience in the defense electronics industry is required. Must have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience. Experience in planning, directing, negotiating, coordinating product rework and return processes is highly preferred. Benefits of joining our team! Annual incentive plan (bonus) Paid vacation and sick time Up to 10 paid holidays/year 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paid Other ancillary insurance options available 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable) Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year #LI-HT1 #SWE This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. 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Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. 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We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Please be aware of internet job posting fraud as you apply for jobs. Fraudulent parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, may seek to engage with job seekers to steal personal information. These unauthorized parties may use Dover and our affiliated companies’ name and logo to post jobs, engage with job seekers via email, instant messaging, or text, and may even extend job offers electronically. 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