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S5
MHS.GEN.S5
Principal/Expert
S4
MHS.GEN.S4
Lead Specialist
S3
MHS.GEN.S3
Senior Specialist
S2
MHS.GEN.S2
Experienced
Market pay
LevelS5 · S5 — Principal Support SpecialistS4 · S4 — Lead Support SpecialistS3 · S3 — Senior Support SpecialistS2 · S2 — Support Specialist
FunctionMaterial Handling SpecialistMaterial Handling SpecialistMaterial Handling SpecialistMaterial Handling Specialist
FocusGeneralGeneralGeneralGeneral
Typical years8–125–83–51–3
ScopeFunction-wide support practiceTeam process and qualityEscalated / complex casesA defined queue or customer set
AutonomySets direction for the support disciplineWorks independently; owns improvementsLimited supervisionGeneral supervision; handles standard cases independently
ImpactSupport strategy across the functionTeam-level quality and efficiencyResolution quality on the team's hardest casesCustomer satisfaction for own queue
Decision rightsAuthority over support practice and standardsOwns process and quality decisions for the teamOwns escalation resolution within policyResolves standard cases; escalates complex