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Head of Customer Claims and Warranty Operations

ADB Safegate
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Feb 21, 2026
Smarter, Better, Now. ADB SAFEGATE's functional teams are integral to powering innovation and ensuring operational excellence across the organization. The Opportunity... You are a hands-on and analytical leader with passion for customer satisfaction, seeking a high impactrole? We are seeking a Head of Customer Claims. You won't just be managing a department; you will bedesign and own the end-to-end global process for how we intake RMAs, perform technical root-causeanalysis, and ultimately govern financial warranty decisions. This position can be located in Columbus, Ohio or Brussels, Belgium. You will make an impact by.... Customer Claim Process Owner and Coach Establish and grow a high-performing team of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Engineers and ReturnMaterial Authorization (RMA) Handlers. Define roles, recruit talent, and foster ongoingdevelopment to ensure the team's long-term success. Take the lead in shaping and continuously improving the company's customer claim handlingand root cause analysis processes (e.g., 8D methodology). Identify gaps, introduce best-in-class practices, and ensure robust tools, templates, and workflows are in place. Champion a culture of structured problem-solving and ongoing improvement across all sites. Coach teams, challenge current approaches, and implement lessons learned to continuouslyimprove tools, templates, meeting structures, and role definitions. Coach and challenge claim process stakeholders throughout the process-on both content andstructure-to increase the company's maturity in problem-solving year on year. Facilitator of Global 8D-Review Board Guide and moderate global 8D review meetings, maintaining focus and productive discussion. Assume 8D leadership until root cause and drive case resolution with Solution Owners. Challenge 8D team leaders and management on decisions and directions as needed. Compile and distribute meeting agendas, ensuring all required attendees are present. Document decisions and actions, communicate them promptly, and ensure follow-up. Drive Customer Issues to Closure Maintain an overview of all major quality cases reported by internal and external customers. Guide unresolved issues into the established complaint handling process. Ensure all major issues are addressed appropriately (using the 8D method, with propereporting, ownership, and team setup) at both global and local levels. Ensure each site operates an effective local quality cockpit to address all issues, including minorones, and coach local Quality Managers in managing them. Liaise with other departments, or delegate this to 8D teams, to facilitate progress and resolution. Team Leadership Lead a team of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Engineers and Return Material Authorization (RMA) Handlers in hands-on investigations of claims and returns. Compile and review RCA reports to ensure clarity, accuracy, and actionable outcomes. Act as claim governance to ensure accurate data and sound warranty decisions. The talent we want to inspire has... Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field. 5+ years' experience in quality management within a manufacturing or OEM environment. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with the 8D methodology and root cause analysis. Proven ability to lead teams and coach cross-functional groups. Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills. Experience with customer claim processes, complaint handling, and warranty decision-making Must be fluent in English What's on offer A dynamic and challenging environment that encourages growth and learning. Opportunities to shape the future of our industry and make a significant impact on our company's business, A collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, and inclusivity. Competitive compensation packages, including health benefits etc. If you want to join a global business and enjoy being a team player who's driven and passionate, then this is your opportunity to come on board by applying! What to learn more about working at ADB SAFEGATE then check out our Career's website https://adbsafegate.com/about/career/