Head of Customer Service
An international industrial services organisation is seeking a Head of Customer Service. The selected candidate will oversee operational performance, customer satisfaction, and strategic service development while managing teams, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the Voice of the Customer across the organisation and ensure effective coordination between customer service and internal departments
- Lead overall performance, quality, and consistency of customer service activities through defined KPIs and performance measures
- Oversee customer satisfaction management and ensure structured feedback is shared with relevant internal teams
- Manage Services Profit and Loss and oversee budget planning, cost control, and risk management
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting including operational, financial, and customer satisfaction reports
- Lead capacity planning and resource allocation for customer service operations
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members while managing performance and target achievement
- Delegate responsibilities within the team while maintaining accountability, compliance, and service standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in mechanical or electrical engineering
- More than 5 years of experience in managing operational customer service teams
- Proven senior-level relationship management experience
- Strong understanding of machine tools, gear manufacturing processes, and industrial measurement systems
- Track record of exceeding KPIs and SLA targets
- SAP Business One or SAP experience
- Possess a valid training as a technician/master craftsman in machine tool, mechanical or electrical engineering
- Proficient in English and Japanese
About the Company:
A globally established engineering organisation specialising in high-precision gear technology, metrology systems, and advanced industrial machinery that supports automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing industries. It is recognised for delivering cutting-edge measurement and production solutions, backed by strong technical expertise and customer support across the Japanese market.
Keywords:
カスタマーサービス, サービスマネジメント, P&L管理, KPI管理, チームマネジメント, 顧客満足, 業務改善, 産業機械, SLA管理, リーダーシップ, 求人, 外資系
Job Ref: DHVI2K
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Industrial and Automation
Focus: Sales Manager / Director
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary: ¥11,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Director
Language: Japanese - Professional working
Second Language: English - Business level
Location: Kanagawa
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: DHVI2K-BB079B3B
Date posted: 16 June 2026
Consultant: Bilol Rakhmetov
kanto industrial-and-electrical/sales-manager-and-director 2026-06-16 2026-08-15 manufacturing-and-production Kanagawa JP JPY 11000000 12000000 12000000 YEAR Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.co.jp https://www.robertwalters.co.jp/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png true