What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Service Representative position at Milwaukee Electronics?
Join Milwaukee Electronics – 70 Years of Innovation & Excellence
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Milwaukee Electronics is a leading provider of innovative manufacturing solutions, combining decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior results. Our mission is to empower businesses with tailored solutions, enabling growth and success in an ever-evolving market. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to driving innovation and shaping the future of manufacturing.
As a Customer Service Representative at Milwaukee Electronics, you’ll be at the heart of our customer experience, serving as the key connection between our clients and internal teams. You'll ensure smooth communication, manage critical account details, and help drive customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment.
If you're energized by solving problems, love building strong relationships, and want to grow your career in the electronics industry, we’d love to hear from you!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers via phone, email, and in person.
- Provide accurate and timely updates on:
- Purchase orders and scheduling
- Returns and credit processing
- Forecast maintenance
- Quotations and pricing
- New product development initiatives
- Customer account and order records
- Review customer orders and requests for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Proactively communicate delays or issues (such as delivery, quality, or pricing) and offer solutions when possible.
- Advocate for the customer internally, ensuring their needs and concerns are effectively communicated across all relevant teams.
- Track and follow up on customer complaints and returns to ensure timely resolution and corrective action.
- Lead internal team discussions related to new product development and customer growth strategies.
- Partner with Program Managers to strengthen customer relationships and identify opportunities for expansion.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives, supporting process efficiencies and operational excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3 years of customer service experience, preferably in a manufacturing or electronics industry environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage customer accounts, including quoting, tracking orders, and resolving delivery or quality issues.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems; Epicor experience a plus.
- Strong problem-solving, data entry, and prioritization skills with high attention to detail.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to work with formulas, filters, and data organization
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Proficiency in additional Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
- Positive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Understanding of vendor management practices is preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English fluently.
- Ability to travel to our Milwaukee, WI site as needed (~10%)
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The role is based in both office and manufacturing settings.
- May involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
- Must be able to navigate the production floor as needed.
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required in designated manufacturing areas.
MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com.
For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov).
Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.
Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.