Customer Program Specialist

  Position Summary
Standard Iron has been a leader in contract manufacturing for over 90 years, delivering quality products and innovative solutions to customers across a variety of industries. We are committed to our Core Values of Commitment To Our People, To Our Customers & To Action.

We are currently seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Customer Program Specialist to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for serving as the primary point of contact for our customers – owning everything from order entry and delivery schedules to pricing inquiries and issue resolution. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with manufacturing, planning, engineering, procurement, and sales to make sure customer commitments are met, and you'll be on the shop floor regularly to see the work firsthand. If you like solving real problems in a fast-moving manufacturing environment and being the person customers trust to get answers, this role is built for you.  The ideal candidate takes pride in producing quality work, maintains a strong safety focus, and thrives in a team-oriented environment.

Compensation & Schedule
Pay Range: $ : $ 65,000-72,000 per year (Starting rate commensurate with experience) 



 
First Shift

• Monday – Thursday- 7:00A-4:30P & Friday- 700A-11:00A

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Key Responsibilities
Customer Relationship Management 

• Respond to customer inquiries on work-in-progress, orders, pricing, and delivery 

• Build and maintain strong, professional customer relationships 

• Act as the customer's advocate inside the organization 

Order Management 

• Manage customer purchase orders 

• Verify quantities and delivery requirements are on track to ship as needed 

• Communicate any delays or issues to customers prior to ship date 

Production and Supply Chain Coordination 

• Communicate order and schedule changes to planning and production teams 

• Follow up on shortages, back orders, and material availability with purchasing team 

• Coordinate expedited orders when needed 

Problem Resolution 

• Investigate customer complaints and shipment discrepancies 

• Coordinate corrective actions with internal stakeholders 

• Document and communicate resolutions clearly and promptly 

Administrative 

• Maintain accurate customer records in Syteline (ERP) 

• Prepare reports and customer correspondence 

• Ensure compliance with company procedures 
  
  
  
   

Qualifications

• 5+ years of customer program experience in a manufacturing environment 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Ability and willingness to work on the shop floor 

• Strong Excel skills and working proficiency across Microsoft Office 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Proven ability to de-escalate and resolve customer issues under deadline pressure 

Preferred 

• Experience with Syteline or a comparable ERP

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field 

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain and logistics concepts, and OEM products and applications 

What You Bring

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with metal components.
• Ability to stay productive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Pride in producing quality work and supporting team success.

Why Join Standard Iron?

• Competitive hourly wages
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• 80 Hours of Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Cross-Training and Skill Development
• Stable Employment with a Growing Manufacturing Leader
• Safety-Focused, Team-Oriented Culture

If you’re looking for a long-term career with a company that values teamwork, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today at: Equal Opportunity Employer