Customer Service Representative
Location: Lebanon, Tennessee
Schedule:
Monday–Friday | 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | On-SiteAbout Steves & SonsSteves & Sons is a leading manufacturer of premium doors and door systems with more than 160 years of history. Founded in 1866, our family-owned company has built a strong reputation in the building-products industry through a longstanding commitment to quality, craftsmanship, innovation, and customer service. We are looking for a customer-focused professional to join our Lebanon, Tennessee team and serve as an important connection between our customers, Sales, Production, Quality, Shipping, and Logistics teams.
Position Summary:
Steves & Sons is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Customer Service Representative to support our customers throughout the complete order process, from initial quotes and order entry through production, shipment, and final delivery. This is a highly collaborative, on-site position for someone who enjoys working with customers, solving problems, managing details, and coordinating across multiple departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Customer Service Representative will be responsible for maintaining accurate customer and order information, providing timely communication, coordinating order requirements internally, and helping ensure our customers receive the high level of service they expect from Steves & Sons. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, professional, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while building positive relationships with both customers and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage customer orders throughout the order lifecycle, from initial quotation and order entry through production, shipment, and delivery.
Accurately enter and maintain customer orders, including pricing, quantities, product specifications, shipping information, and other order requirements.
Review orders for accuracy and proactively address discrepancies or missing information before they impact production or delivery.
Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries, emails, phone calls, quote requests, order updates, and service needs.
Provide customers with accurate and timely information regarding order status, availability, production timelines, shipments, and delivery.
Build and maintain positive customer relationships through consistent, professional, and solution-oriented communication.
Support Sales Managers with customer account setup, pricing, customer profiles, special pricing arrangements, contracts, and account-specific requirements.
Coordinate closely with Production Planning and the Master Scheduler to communicate priorities, monitor order status, and support production requirements.
Partner with Shipping and Logistics to coordinate customer deliveries, communicate shipping requirements, and track shipments through completion.
Work with Quality, Production, Sales, and Shipping teams to investigate and resolve order discrepancies, product concerns, delivery issues, and other customer needs.
Serve as a key communication link between customers and internal departments to ensure information is accurate, timely, and clearly communicated.
Maintain accurate customer records, order documentation, correspondence, and account information within company systems.
Identify potential order or service issues early and take a proactive approach to finding solutions.
Manage multiple customer requests and priorities while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
Support additional customer service and administrative responsibilities as business needs require.
Qualifications:
Previous experience in customer service, order management, account support, inside sales support, or a related position preferred.
Manufacturing, distribution, building-products, or similar industry experience is preferred but not required.
Strong customer-service mindset with the ability to communicate professionally and confidently with customers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional phone and email communication.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, customer requests, and changing business needs.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of customer and order-related issues through resolution.
Collaborate effectively with Sales, Production, Quality, Shipping, Logistics, and other internal departments.
Experience with ERP, order-management, or customer-management systems is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
Dependable, professional, and committed to providing an excellent customer experience.
What We Offer:
At Steves & Sons, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth. Join a team that values hard work, rewards performance, and invests in your success. At Steves & Sons, you're not just taking a job; you're building a career Health & Wellness Medical coverage with multiple plan options Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Telehealth and virtual care services Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Medical transportation coverage Wellness resources and healthcare support Career Growth & Development Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement Internal promotion opportunities Ongoing learning and skill development The chance to build a long-term career with a growing organization Financial Security Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance for employees and dependents Short-Term Disability coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA) Legal and Identity Theft Protection plans Retirement Planning 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options Generous company match to help you save for the future Time Off & Additional Perks40 hours of vacation after 90 days of employment Paid company holidays DailyPay access for paycheck flexibility Employee discount marketplace Pet Insurance Employee recognition and service award programs If you are a customer-focused, organized, and proactive professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and coordinating multiple priorities, we would welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Steves & Sons.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Steves & Sons is an equal opportunity employer.