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**Job Function: **
Customer Management
**Job Sub Function: **
Customer Service Operations
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Job Description:
Customer Services Supervisor (Canada)
Job ID: 10022256 Location: Markham, Canada
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Customer Services Supervisor (Canada), located in Markham, Canada.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Job Overview
The Customer Services Supervisor leads day‑to‑day customer service operations supporting DePuy Synthes Canada, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant order‑to‑delivery execution. This role supervises a front‑line team within Deliver, SC&O, balances service levels with operational efficiency, and partners cross‑functionally to resolve customer issues and continuously improve performance. The role directly impacts customer satisfaction, revenue enablement, and supply chain reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise daily customer service operations, ensuring high service levels across order processing, quotations, delivery status, returns, and repairs.
Monitor inbound workload and capacity, adjusting resources to meet service targets and business priorities.
Act as an escalation point for complex customer or distributor issues, coordinating with Sales, Logistics, Quality, and Finance to drive resolution.
Coach, develop, and performance‑manage customer service associates, fostering a strong customer‑ and employee‑experience culture.
Track and review operational metrics (e.g., order accuracy, turnaround times, backlog, and service KPIs) and report insights to leadership.
Support demand and capacity planning using call/order volume trends and forecasting inputs.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements across customer transactions.
Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that simplify processes, reduce cycle time, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred).
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Required 4-6 years of experience in customer service operations within a regulated, fast‑paced environment (e.g., healthcare, medtech, or complex distribution).
Prior experience leading or supervising front‑line teams.
Strong working knowledge of order management, quotations, delivery coordination, and returns processes.
Ability to analyze service metrics and translate insights into action.
Proven customer‑focused communication and issue‑resolution skills.
Proficiency with ERP/CRM systems and standard office tools.
Preferred:
Experience supporting Sales and Supply Chain organizations in a medtech or life‑sciences setting.
Exposure to capacity planning, forecasting, or contact‑center operations.
Experience driving continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives.
Familiarity with Canadian distribution, logistics, or regulatory considerations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting service commitments.
Other:
Language: English required; French proficiency preferred.
Travel: Minimal; occasional domestic travel as needed.
Certifications: Lean, Six Sigma, or customer service leadership certifications (preferred).
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**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Communication, Continuous Improvement, Customer Centricity, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support Operations, Customer Support Platforms, Customer Support Policies and Procedures, Customer Support Trends, Execution Focus, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Quality Services, Service Excellence, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Technical Support