Production Control Specialist

Customer Service Representative

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.

Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

We are currently seeking a Customer Service Representative (CSR). The CSR serves as the point of contact with external customers. This position processes sales orders, resolves customer requests, questions, and complaints, and maintains positive relations with our customers. The CSR will focus much of his / her attention on achieving 100% on-time delivery through proactive management of each sales order.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Resolves customer requests, questions, and complaints frequently requiring analysis of situations to determine the best use of resources.
• Customer focal for all customer questions, concerns, and problem resolution.
• Serves as liaison between the customer and various departments throughout the facility.
• Liaison between customers and plant personnel to facilitate the flow of materials, tooling, paperwork, etc. in and between work centers to ensure 100% on-time delivery.
• Manages and coordinates customer short flows, AOG's (aircraft on ground), including negotiating due dates when on-time delivery is in jeopardy.
• Communicates with Production, scheduling, shipping, and purchasing to acquire dates to report to customers.
• Proactively reviews all delivery schedules via system generated reports and customer portals.
• Reviews customer sales orders filter FAI orders, verify pricing on all orders, and verify lead time on sustaining orders.
• Manages incomplete PO's with customers to ensure all information meets NADCAP and Company requirements.
• Relays customer changes; address, locations, contacts, and other important information to proper personnel.
• Main contact and the resident expert for each assigned customer regarding issues such as : contract requirements and specific individual needs of the customers and / or their representatives, lead-times, etc.
• Reviews all P.O.C.'s and new order entry reports and applies changes, or works with others as necessary, to determine required actions, if any.
• Using the ERP system to research and analyze customer situations.
• Proactively reviews and manages delivery schedules :
• Maintains a hands-on approach to status and handles delinquencies; know where they are within the plant and the projected delivery date.
• Status to the customer will be done in the format they request or that they agree upon.
• Identifies potential problems, analyzes, and proposes alternatives for resolution for any issues that may jeopardize on-time delivery.
• Requests, charges, and tracks expedite costs as required.
• Coordinates the efficient flow of product through the manufacturing process.
• Utilizes capacity management techniques to maximize throughput and reduce constraints to perform processes necessary to efficiently meet the customer's demand.
• Depending on the needs of the site location, working from, may review, manage, and execute orders to manufacturing to support customer demands.
• Continually works to build a long-term relationship with the customer.
• This is a role of "goodwill ambassador," as well as acting as a liaison and problem solver for both the customer and Sonaca North America.
• Works independently under minimal supervision.
• Functions as a productive, contributing, and responsible member of his / her work team.
• Cross trains and supports customer service team objectives as required.
• Is familiar with all job tools available and applicable to the job and the plant including Company standard procedures and work instructions.
• In all actions, supports Sonaca North America's Quality Policy, Mission Statement, and other Company policies and procedures by supporting our commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, teaming, individual accountability, and respect for people.
• May occasionally work in another Sonaca North America facility to accommodate customer requirements and / or adjust for variation in work flow within the company.

Education and Experiences :

Why Choose Sonaca North America?

We take care of our people.

Pay Range $21-$24 per hour.

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company's online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the online application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name, and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America's Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.

Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Disability / Veterans Employer.

Notice on Fraudulent Job Offers :

It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and / or its affiliates ("LMI Aerospace").

This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails or calls from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and / or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.

Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings. Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email