Customer Site Service Manager

Now hiring! Customer Site Service Manager (CSSM)

Southfield, MI

BASF Coatings LLC is seeking a Customer Site Service Manager (CSSM) (Southfield, MI) to support the daily operation of BASF coatings products in customer automotive assembly plants by providing on-site technical and application oversight. Respond to customer requirements, enforce product quality/performance specification, and support new product/application development. Oversee product performance including color management, defect identification, process root causing and corrective actions implementation. Develop and support key customer relationships. Support the efforts of a BASF sales/technical team to assure value to the customer for product technical support, problem investigation, analysis, and resolution. Assure product performance meets or exceeds customer expectations and supports business growth objectives to be our customer’s supplier of choice. Control key performance indicators within product service environments to drive problem resolution and product improvement initiatives critical to customer performance expectations. Use ability to train and mentor members of the team to ensure the customer is receiving the best possible service.

15% domestic travel required. Telecommuting permitted. Supervise 6 direct reports holding the job titles of Field Technical Service Representatives.

Job Requirements:

• The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related, and five (5) years of experience in OEM Paint Application.
• 15% domestic travel. Telecommuting permitted.
• Experience must include the following:
  • All phases of the automotive paint application process, including quality, customer focus, and manufacturing
  • Providing on-site expertise in coatings products, their application, performance, and problem resolution as needed
  • Implementing action plans; tracking and updating customer metrics; and managing future plant production and new product introductions
  • Inventory, forecasting, billing, and ordering management for a CPU (cost per unit) business model

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: Apply at https://basf.jobs, Requisition Code 135586.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

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